David Hackston

David Hackston or Halkerstone
Born
Rathillet, in the parish of Kilmany, Fife
Died30 July 1680 (executed)
Grassmarket, Edinburgh
Buried
Greyfriars Kirkyard
Allegiance
ConflictsBattle of Drumclog, Battle of Bothwell Bridge

David Hackston or Halkerstone (died 30 July 1680), was a militant Scottish Covenanter, remembered mainly for his part in the murder of Archbishop James Sharp of St. Andrews in 1679 and his involvement in the events of 1680 which led to his capture and execution.

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